How to Grow Diamond F1
Solanum melongena 'Diamond F1'
Your complete guide to growing Diamond F1.
📷 Wikipedia: EggplantWhen to Plant Diamond F1
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May | — | October – August |
| Zone 2 | April – May | — | September |
| Zone 3 | April | — | September – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | August – October |
| Zone 5 | March | — | August – October |
| Zone 6 | March | — | August – October |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | July – September |
| Zone 8 | February | — | July – September |
| Zone 9 | January | — | June – August |
| Zone 10 | January | — | May – July |
| Zone 11 | January | — | April – June |
| Zone 12 | January | — | April – June |
| Zone 13 | January | — | April – June |
Companion Plants for Diamond F1
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, spider mites, and hornworms while potentially improving eggplant flavor
Strong deterrent against flea beetles, aphids, and squash bugs
Deters nematodes, aphids, and flea beetles with natural compounds
Acts as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, draws pests away from eggplant
Repels aphids, spider mites, and provides ground cover to retain moisture
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps
Same growing requirements and helps confuse pests that target nightshades
Similar care needs and can share support structures, mutual pest confusion
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that causes wilt and stunted growth in nightshade plants
Competes for nutrients and can harbor corn earworm which also attacks eggplant
Produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of most vegetables including eggplant
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
